workshop apron

[marcros]

Does anybody wear a workshop apron? I am looking for something that will offer protection for my clothing from glue and such like, and a first layer of defense when i pick up a piece of sandpaper and give something a quick rub. I typically wear old rugby shirts in the workshop and end up wiping a blade after sharpening on it, wiping a finger clean of glue on it etc. For this, I am thinking that cotton would probably be better than suede.

Any recommendations?

 

[toysandboats]

Ikea do cheap cotton ones. I bought two and they have lasted over 5 years
David

 

[cusimar9]

Something like this?

Or depending on your tastes

 

[marcros]

Something like this?

Or depending on your tastes

I think that the second one will do nicely!

 

[Waka]

I always use an apron in the WS, got mine from a company in Wales, I think they were at Yandles one year. I find them very useful.

I do like the second version in the previous post, unfortunately the red wouldn't suit me.

 

[Glynne]

I've had one of these for a few years: -

I deliberately didn't go for a suede one as I thought it would pick up all sorts of muck.
This one is really solid, in fact I was looking at products earlier today to try and sfoten it a bit, but the plus side is it does offer a level of protection when I'm in a clumsy mood. Without this I would wipe blades on my top and glue on my jeans so it does help. Additionally I can keep pencils, 6" ruler and glasses where I can find them and a mobile & notebook in the pockets.
Certainly not cheap but it will see me out.
If you do go for the second apron above, can you post a picture of you wearing it please?

 

[riclepp]

I bought two from a company called Endless Green on fleabay for about a tenner, simple cotton, but it does the trick.

 

[marcros]

I've had one of these for a few years: -
I deliberately didn't go for a suede one as I thought it would pick up all sorts of muck.
This one is really solid, in fact I was looking at products earlier today to try and sfoten it a bit, but the plus side is it does offer a level of protection when I'm in a clumsy mood. Without this I would wipe blades on my top and glue on my jeans so it does help. Additionally I can keep pencils, 6" ruler and glasses where I can find them and a mobile & notebook in the pockets.
Certainly not cheap but it will see me out.
If you do go for the second apron above, can you post a picture of you wearing it please?

Where is that one from Glynn?

 

[Glynne]

Mine was from Rutlands.
I wear a smock for turning (I think I remember you were going to sort out your lathe this winter) but for cabinet making I wear the apron. As well as the protection (me as well as the work clothes), it's a bit about getting my head in the right space when I put it on. The only analogy I can come up with is wearing a suit, shirt & tie for those important meetings so as you are in the zone.

 

[marcros]

I have been told to think of Christmas presents. I have found on the forum that the Lovell smock gets a good write up so I think I will go for that for when I get the lathe sorted. The apron is much for the reasons that you suggest- basic protection and zone!

 

[Harbo]

I use a LV one for woodwork but for grinding and other more dangerous activities I have a leather Axy one.

Rod

 

[Bluekingfisher]

I always wear one while in the WS, primarily to hold a tape measure, rule, pencils, mini sliding square, sandpaper and the clicker for my DC.

The other reason, is to keep all the crap from sticking to my clothes so that when i go back indoors SWMBO doesn't chew my ear off about bring debris into the house, it also cuts down on the laundry.

 

[Benchwayze]

Something like this?

I think that the second one will do nicely!

Who's been peeking into my workshop? :mrgreen:

I wore a joiners' apron when I was slimmer. Now they make me look as fat as I am, so I wear a khaki 'cowgown'. Which makes people think I'm the foreman.

 

[Eric The Viking]

I have a cheap chrome-leather welder's apron. It came from Toolstation, but I see they're selling a cheaper Silverline one now. It's great for jobs where I'm likely to poke myself with something sharp or catch on things, or freehand routing when there's inevitably a lot of shavings to get stuck to my jumper.

It doesn't have pockets, but I don't like them as things fall out when you forget and take it off quickly. I can just about remember to check for a pencil behind the ear and my glasses - anything more complicated would be a disaster.

I've got one of these for chisels, which is made of similar leather. It's long ago ceased to be sufficient, but it's been great, so a second one is on my Christmas list. That said, my current one has a buckle. The new ones look like it's been omitted, which is a rather cheesy economy, IMHO.

 

[bodge]

I have been told to think of Christmas presents. I have found on the forum that the Lovell smock gets a good write up so I think I will go for that for when I get the lathe sorted. The apron is much for the reasons that you suggest- basic protection and zone!

I have one of the Lovells smocks for turning. 'er indoors bought it for me for Christmas a couple of years ago (even had it embroidered) and it is a decent bit of kit. Seals up tight at the neck and cuffs to keep the nasties out and is a nice heavy grade of cotton, but still easily flexible enough. I definitely recommend them.
For general woodworking I use one of the engineers jacket type things. Really cheap from eBay and easily put on and offable. It has a couple of patch pockets, but I do sometimes wish it had a big front pocket like an apron.

 

[Woodchips2]

I use of of these http://www.lovellworkwear.com/aprons.html. It is good quality and comfortable to wear in hot weather.

Regards Keith